Tier 1 and Tier 2 Roles
Acoustic Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— Registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees
Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.
Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washin
gton/signatories/]
Addiction Practitioner
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Tier 1 Role
Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Alcohol & Drug Clinician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Ambulance Paramedic
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Anaesthetic Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Anaesthetist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Analyst Programmer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Audiologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Audiometrist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Automotive Electrician
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledgerequirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering(NZQF Level 4)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Backhoe Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
Building Associate (Building Construction Supervisor)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $44.49 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $92,540.
Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor,build manager, or civil project manager.
Bulldozer Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
Cardiologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.
Careers Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Chemical Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees
Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.
Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washin
gton/signatories/]
Chief Information Officer
Note
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Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional
Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration
from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may
Industry
be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Engineering New Zealand.
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Chiropractor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Civil Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees
Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.
Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]
Civil Engineering Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6).
— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Civil Engineering.
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Clinical Dental Technician (Dental Prosthetist)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
— To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
— You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Clinical Haematologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a
letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand isacceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Clinical Psychologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Clinical Physiologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Construction Project Manager
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7).
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of construction management, civil engineering, or highway engineering.
— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project management.
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering, construction or construction management.
— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Civil Engineering.
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New
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— NZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional
IndusEtrnygineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
Health and social services
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Crane Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $38.56 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $80,200.
The applicant must also have a New Zealand Level 3 Certificate in Cranes with at least one Level 4 specialisation (or overseas equivalent) at the time of application for residence.
Dairy Cattle Farmer
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dairy Cattle Farm Manager
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dairy Farm Manager
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Assistant Dairy Farm Manager
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dairy Herd Manager
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Agriculture
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dental Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dental Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dental Therapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dentist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dental Practitioner
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dental Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dermatologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Developer Programmer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dietician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Dispensing Optician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Drainlayer
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above
— registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Educational Psychologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Electrical Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees
Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.
Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/]
Electrical Engineering Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineering.
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Electrician (general)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Electronic Engineering Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in electronics.
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6)Electronic Engineering.
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8).
— A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineeringdegree in Electronic Engineering.
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as aChartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
Electronics Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
You must have one of the following:
To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord
accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
website.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Endocrinologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Endodontist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above
Environmental Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees
Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineeringdegree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list ofaccredited programmes of the signatory country.
To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.
Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance [https://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washin
gton/signatories/]
Environmental Research Scientist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— a qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental engineering. NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinningbachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Excavator Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
External Auditor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Business professionals
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.
Family and Marriage Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Food Technologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Primary industries and science roles
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQF Level 7 qualifications must have a minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, and NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes therequirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Gasfitter
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above
— registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)
Gastroenterologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
General Practitioner
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Genetic Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Geotechnical Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Grader Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
Hospital Pharmacist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
ICT Managers nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
ICT Project Manager
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
ICT Security Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Industrial Pharmacist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Industrial Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New
Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Intensive Care Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility forone of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Internal Auditor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Business professionals
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.
Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary SchoolTeacher)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Loader Operator
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or theequivalent annual salary of $70,947.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Materials Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Mechanical Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional
Pathway to residence
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Mechatronics Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Medical Imaging Technologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealan
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical Laboratory Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical Oncologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate or above.
Medical Practitioners nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Medical Radiation Therapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Midwife
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealan
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Motor Mechanic (General)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:
— New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
— New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
— New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), or
Appointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Motorcycle Mechanic
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need a certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the following qualifications:
— New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
— New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4)
— New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), or
Appointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Multimedia Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $48.94 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $73.26 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years' work ina relevant role is required.
Neurologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Neurosurgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Nurse Practitioner
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Occupational Therapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Operating Theatre Technician (Sterile ProcessingTechnician)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Optometrist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Ophthalmologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate or above.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Oral Health Therapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Oral Medicine Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Oral Pathologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Oral Surgery Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Organisational Psychologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Orthodontist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Orthoptist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Orthotist or Prosthetist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Osteopath
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Other Spatial Scientist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Primary industries and science
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— a bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of computer science or geography
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Otorhinolaryngologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Paediatric Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Paediatrician
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Paedodontist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Pathologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Perfusionist (Cardiac)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Periodontist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Physicist (Medical)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need one of the following:
— Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist.
— Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical PhysicsSpecialists.
— Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom.
— Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics.
— Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian Collegeof Physics in Medicine.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Physiotherapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Play Therapist (Hospital)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the Hospital Play Specialist Registration Council
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Plumber (General)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above
— registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with theNew Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the duration and for Accredited Employer WorkVisa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)
Podiatrist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary SchoolSenior Teacher)
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Primary School Teacher
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You will need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Product Design Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Production or Plant Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Project Builder
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying orconstruction economics.
— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, constructionmanagement or construction project management.
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantitysurveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Building Project Manager
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying orconstruction economics.
— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, constructionmanagement or construction project management.
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantitysurveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Site Foreman
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying orconstruction economics.
— A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, constructionmanagement or construction project management.
— A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, whichincludes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantitysurveying, construction economics, construction management or building.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Prosthodontist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Psychiatrist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a
letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand isacceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Psychologists nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Psychotherapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Public Health Dentistry Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Quantity Surveyor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying orconstruction economics.
— Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS).
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Radiation Oncologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Medical)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealan
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealan
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Registered Nurses nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealan
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Renal Medicine Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Resident Medical Officer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Restorative Dentistry Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Rheumatologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Retail Pharmacist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
School Principal
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Secondary School Teacher
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Halal Slaughterer
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Factory process worker
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— to be working with an employer and at a site listed on the ‘New Zealand approved animal products halalpremises (excluding dairy) under the Animal Products Notice’ (administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Social Worker
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Social Workers Registration Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Software and Applications Programmers nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Software Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Software Tester
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.
For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract forservices the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work ina relevant role is required.
Sonographer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Specialist Physician nec
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Special Needs Dentistry Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Special Needs Teacher
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Special Education Teachers nec
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Speech Language Therapist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Student Counsellor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Structural Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
— A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage for the employment.
Surgeon (General)
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Surveyor
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Construction
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of these minimum qualifications, registration or experience:
— Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
— Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.
— Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS).
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary, intermediate, or secondary school.
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Teacher of the Sight Impaired
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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Telecommunications Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry Engineering
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
— Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.
— A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Telecommunications Network Engineer
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Pathway to residence
You must have one of the following:
— Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
— Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).
— Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
— A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.
— A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
— NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
You must earn at least the median wage or above for the employment.
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Urologist
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Vascular Surgeon
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locumtenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of theseforms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable)
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.
Veterinarian
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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all thevisa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements
You need:
— registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
— pay for the employment to be at least the median wage or above.